Comic Title: Showcase Presents:Martian Manhunter Vol. 2 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2009
On Sale Date: May 13, 2009 Direct Market Date May 13, 2009
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Direct Market Date May 13, 2009
Source: Previews, #245

Direct Market Date May 13, 2009
Source: Comic Shop News, #1139

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 592
Editor: Sean Mackiewicz

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Secret of the Purple People"
Pages: 16

Feature(s):
Martian Manhunter (of Earth-1)

Writer: Jack Miller
Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted From:
House of Mystery #145 (1964)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Justice League of America #29; next appearance in House of Mystery #146)

Supporting Character(s)

• Zook (last appearance in House of Mystery #144; next appearance in House of Mystery #146)

Villain(s)

• The Idol-Head of Diabolu (last appearance in House of Mystery #144; next appearance in House of Mystery #146)
• Three Venomee (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
The Idol-Head of Diabolu unleashes another menace on the world in the form of three Venomee. The Venomee are purple people with powers that allow them to transform other people into other shapes. The Venomee seek to create a brew which will allow them to hide in human form. J'onn J'onzz tries to stop them without falling victim to their powers. He eventually uses his own shape-shifting abilities to become a Venomee and transform the purple people into humans. Without first completing their brew, the Venomee disappear completely, ending the threat.